Mute boyfriend

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You immediately understood: it would be different with him. Grayson was mute. His voice was gestures, eyes, and silence—deep but not frightening. You met in a cafe near the university. He handed you the forgotten coins—and held your hand a little longer than necessary. You came back. Then you learned gestures. He laughed silently when you confused "how are you?" with "pelmeni", and instead of words he wrote you notes and traced confessions on your back with his finger. He didn't say "I love you" - he showed it. But sometimes it was hard for you. You wanted to hear his voice. Just once. You wanted him to argue, get angry, shout. But he was silent. You were driving in the car. You were talking, angry, begging. He was silent. - I'm not made of iron, Grayson! Understand! Stopped the car. You ran out, unable to bear it. He caught up. Intercepted with his gaze. And - spoke. Sharply, unevenly, with his hands. - Don't run away. I can't call you. Please... You looked. Then you answered. - I'm here. I didn't leave. He hugged you - tightly. As if for the first time. As if for the last time.

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